Motionless In White has officially announced the release of their new single “R.I.P.” featuring five-time Grammy-nominated artist Skylar Grey. The track serves as a co-written collaborative teaser from their highly anticipated upcoming studio album “Decades,” scheduled to drop on July 17, 2026.
The band shared their excitement about the partnership: “Our new music video for our new song R.I.P. (feat. Skylar Grey) is live now! Thank you so much to Skylar for featuring on and co-writing this song with us. Your voice brought something completely unique and unlike anything we’ve ever had on a Motionless song before. We’re incredibly grateful and honored to have worked with you!”
The collaboration marks a significant moment in the band’s creative evolution. Frontman Chris Motionless emphasized the transformative impact of Grey’s contributions to the track. The pairing of Motionless In White’s industrial metalcore sound with Grey’s distinctive vocal presence creates a haunting and epic sonic landscape. This stands apart from the band’s previous work and demonstrates their willingness to explore new creative territories while maintaining their signature gothic aesthetic.
“R.I.P.” represents the third single released from “Decades.” The album previously featured “Afraid of the Dark” and “Playing God,” which included Corey Taylor of Slipknot. The album showcases the band’s commitment to high-profile collaborations, with additional contributions from members of Dark Divine and Outlier appearing throughout the 14-track record. The song explores themes of emotional vulnerability and loss. Its lyrics contemplate the devastating silence that follows hurtful words exchanged with someone deeply cherished. The official music video was directed by Jensen Noen, known for his work with Evanescence and Falling In Reverse. The visuals bring the song’s emotional weight to life with striking cinematography.
The release of “R.I.P.” comes as Motionless In White continues to build momentum toward the “Decades” album launch. The band recently completed a tour opening for Bring Me the Horizon in May 2026. They have announced plans for a U.S. headlining tour launching in July following the album’s release. This strategic rollout of singles and tour announcements positions “Decades” as a major release within the metalcore and industrial metal landscape. The album signals the band’s continued relevance and artistic growth within the genre.
“Decades” arrives as the band’s seventh studio album under Roadrunner Records. The project serves as a grand celebration marking Motionless In White’s evolution as a band. The combination of established collaborators like Corey Taylor and emerging partnerships with artists like Skylar Grey reflects the band’s approach to creating a diverse and dynamic listening experience. With the album’s July 17 release date approaching, “R.I.P.” provides fans with a compelling preview of what to expect from this ambitious new chapter in the band’s career.
